The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship is open to currently qualified graduate students in the United States. The program was established in honor of a dedicated educator and tireless advocate for wilderness protection, Gloria Barron. Two graduate students will receive an award of $25,000 each and will get support for research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness.
Also Check – UBS/PaineWebber Scholarship
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship – Overview
| Application Open Date | January 20, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | April 29, 2025 |
| Eligible Grades | Graduate – Postgraduate |
| Amount | $12,500–$25,000 |
| Award Winners | 2 |
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Eligibility Criteria:
Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in the United States at the time of application;
- Must hold strong academic qualifications, and
- Must have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the United States.
Also Check – NHSC Scholarship
Study Details:
Area of Study:
- Conservation
- Natural Resources
- Environmental Science
- Biological Conservation
Country:
- Canada
- United States
Application Process:
Here’s what you must submit besides your application.
- A two-page double-spaced cover letter
- A 3-5 page double-spaced proposal
- A current résumé or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- Scanned undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official or unofficial).
- 1-page budget summarizing how funds
Selection Process:
The committee will consider the applications based on a realistic approach to conservation, biodiversity protection, climate change, and conservation.
FAQs
What is the Application Deadline?
You can apply till 4/29/2025.
How is the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship offered?
Applicants will be selected based on a realistic approach to conservation, biodiversity protection, climate change, and conservation.
What are the application requirements?
You must submit the Grade transcript, Special Project, and Recommendation letters besides your application.
